I'm planning on setting up my new 75 gallon as a planted tank. I'm almost finished saving the cash for the lights, substrate, and CO2 system, so I'm starting to think about what plants I want and how I should lay them out. I've never done a planted tank before, and I'm in love with the idea of a vibrantly planted tank, full of color and contrasts, but since I've never done it before, I'm not really sure how or where to begin.
I was wondering if anybody knows of any online sources or "how to" books that might offer planting suggestions for a plant this size--complete with what plants to buy and where they should be located in the tanks--a floor plan, if you will. I understand that originality will be thrown out the window, but with my first planted tank, I'd prefer it to be visually pleasing as opposed to a jumbled mess of random plants.
Thanks.
I was wondering if anybody knows of any online sources or "how to" books that might offer planting suggestions for a plant this size--complete with what plants to buy and where they should be located in the tanks--a floor plan, if you will. I understand that originality will be thrown out the window, but with my first planted tank, I'd prefer it to be visually pleasing as opposed to a jumbled mess of random plants.
Thanks.